Betta rubra is my favorite mouthbrooding species. You really can't beat their vibrant colors, friendly behavior, and the fact that they breed like rabbits!

Thankfully the levamisole appears to be working on whatever mysterious parasite my fish were carrying. They are eating again and I hope that they can start growing again as well. I will be repeating the treatment twice more in the coming weeks to really make sure that it is fully eradicated.

Some basic tips on spawning this prolific species:- They are a very hardy species that is not picky about water quality.- Pairs or reverse trios (2 males with 1 female) work best with this species. Although they spawn in group situations, they can concentrate on each other much better in a pair or reverse trio situation.- Removing the female after spawning helps the male concentrate on holding the fry to term. I usually cover the tank as well.- Let the male recover after they spit fry! Sometimes the female will insist on spawning again right away. The male can literally starve to death!- Fry are large and take BBS as soon as they hatch.